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New Legal Protections for Signatures Are Now in Effect

New consumer safeguards that took effect today protect Ohioans from having their signatures used without their knowledge or consent, Attorney General Dave Yost announced.

1/17/2025

Former Quartermaster Sentenced for Theft From Central Ohio VFW Post

The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been ordered to repay more than $35,000 in funds stolen from the agency, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips announced today.

1/15/2025

Attorney General Sues U.S. Gypsum Over Sinkholes Near State Route 2

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is suing the United States Gypsum Company (USG) for nearly $17 million over the company’s failure to maintain underground mines that caused dangerous sinkholes near State Route 2 in Ottawa County, threatening the roadway’s stability.

1/14/2025

Honoring the Visionary Leadership of Ben Espy

Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding former state Senate Minority Leader and Columbus City Council member Ben Espy, whose funeral services took place today.

1/13/2025

Yost Recounts 2024 Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today is reflecting on the progress made by his office in 2024 to fight the scourge throughout the state.

1/11/2025

Miami Valley Drug Task Force Seizes 10 Kilograms of Cocaine

A long-term narcotics investigation has resulted in the seizure of 10 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of a suspected drug trafficker, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck announced today.

1/10/2025

Yost Issues Report on Investigations of Officer-Involved Critical Incidents

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued a report today on investigations of officer-involved critical incidents (OICI) by his office.

1/9/2025

Yost Applauds New Law Targeting Rise in Costly Organized Retail Theft

Legislation co-written by Attorney General Dave Yost’s office and signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Mike DeWine cracks down on crime rings that steal billions of dollars of merchandise from Ohio retailers each year, fueling higher prices for consumers.  

1/8/2025